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Nestled into mountain foothills sits the larch-clad Skylark Cabin, shaped by purposefully framing views of the mountains, stars and, yes, swirling skylarks

Shade, privacy, seamless indoor-outdoor flow and colour – all with low upkeep in mind – this outdoor living project offers more than one kind of cool

Well one clue is that if either of the big name owners of the iconic apartment were singing in the shower, then the neighbourhood would open its windows to listen

Bathroom mirrors aren't just a practical face- or body-checking utility, nor just a bringer of space and light – they are also a great decor feature 

Once a dark, single-level brick abode, this renovation has introduced a light, airy feel and a second level while threading sustainable sensibilities through the home

A high-ceilinged, open-plan space is complemented by a tall kitchen with a cantilevered benchtop and integrated rear workstation – a large scullery brings up the rear

Mosaix Hexagonal Black Matt porcelain tiles were chosen for this scullery's splashback, beautifully contrasting a golden herringbone wood benchtop

In this Landmark design, a sneaky pivot door opens to reveal the workhorse scullery behind – all part of a tailored response to the homeowner's needs

When you are a skilled woodworking team that crafts carpentry-quality storage solutions for throughout the home, every piece is custom designed for its situation

The days of 'shut that door, do we live in a tent?' are behind us and indoor-outdoor flow is the all – this renovated home brings the outdoors inside in style 

Black galvanised steel coupled with fluted and clear glass creates a shower stall with stand-out presence in this dramatic master suite 

Tilt-panel shuttered concrete was used to form this front-yard pool as well as the house, which is built with a focus on semi-industrial materials